Resolving Conflict: A Key to Sound Genealogical Conclusions (a 2025 Reisinger Lecture)

Jennifer Zinck, CG®
Oct 17, 2025
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Welcome
1m 55s
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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Conflicting Evidence
4m 49s
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Relationships
4m 35s
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Lack of Corroboration
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Work from Known to Unknown
8m 47s
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What Can Be Inferred?
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Questions / answers
11m 46s

About this webinar

What happens when all evidence cannot possibly be correct? The process of assembling evidence may reveal inconsistencies and the Genealogical Proof Standard emphasizes that resolving conflict is essential for credible conclusions. Through case examples, this lecture will help genealogists recognize conflicts and provide strategies to resolve them in order to build family stories that are authentic and accurate.

About the speaker

About the speaker

Jennifer Zinck, CG® is a genealogical researcher, speaker, and educator who specializes in incorporating DNA results into genealogical research. Her traditional research focus is Connecticut and New England. Jennifer serves as the President of the
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  1. JH
    June Hedge
    10 hours ago

    excellent

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  2. DS
    David Smith
    11 hours ago

    Jennifer did a great job of presenting for all skill levels. Her chosen case study illustrated the basics of conflict resolution very well.

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  3. BH
    Beverly Hevner
    11 hours ago

    Excellent presentation, Very concise and easy to follow. I like that she included the thought process in the evaluating & comparing of the evidence.

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  4. TJ
    Tammy Jones
    11 hours ago

    Ms. Zinck reminds us of important proof standards to resolve conflicts. She gave examples to stay on track and to make a “Suggestions for further research” list.

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  5. JC
    Jacquie Chappell
    11 hours ago

    Jennifer set up the beginning of her presentation with the definition of conflicting evidence. She then led a great step-by-step, logical case study path to resolving that conflict.

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  6. DH
    Diane Henriks
    11 hours ago

    Excellent lecture. Very informative with a great overview of the GPS and resolving conflict.

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  7. JD
    Jennifer D Bober
    11 hours ago

    Good examples of real conflict vs. perceived conflict. Also a good reminder to keep track of rabbit holes but not to go down them.

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  8. CL
    Clara Lawver
    11 hours ago

    I appreciate a well laid out lecture – easy to read syllabus. Thank you.

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